In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
“I‘m going to the gym now,” said Param.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Param said that he was going to the gym then.
- Inverted comma is removed.
- The present continuous tense changes to past continuous tense.
- 'I' changes to 'he' according to 'Param' as the first person changes according to the subject of the reporting verb.
- 'Now' changes to 'then'.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.